Tigers Deal Prince Fielder to Rangers for Ian Kinsler

Blockbuster Trade Invovles Swapping of Over $200 Million in Salary

In a blockbuster trade that could shake the fabric of the American League, the Detroit Tigers agreed to send first baseman Prince Fielder to the Texas Rangers in exchange for second baseman Ian Kinsler.

The deal involves the swapping of more than $200 million in salary. Fielder, who signed a nine-year, $214 million contract before the 2012 season, is owed another $168 million through 2020. Kinsler just completed the first season of a...